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Old 10-24-2011, 07:44 PM
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Default Re: Oldsmobile W27 rear end differential housing

Look's so cool, I know it's rare,is that rear,the aluminum center section,any stronger.
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Default Re: Oldsmobile W27 rear end differential housing

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Plowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Look's so cool, I know it's rare,is that rear,the aluminum center section,any stronger. </div></div>Actually, it's weaker. It was an idea to reduce unsprung weight. Stress cracks would show up eventually.
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Default Re: Oldsmobile W27 rear end differential housing

The warranty replacement was the iron Olds 12 bolt, if that says anything. Only approx 355 were ever factory installed on W machines.
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